GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win a copy of this pattern (in PDF format) to make your own Apron Knot Dress. Details at the end of the post.
I'm feeling the urge to pull my sewing machine back out of the closet. I had hoped to get it out this past weekend to make Lil' B a new dress for Valentine's Day but that just didn't happen - yet!
I received a PDF pattern for the adorable Apron Knot Dress that you see in the picture to the left and I can't wait to see how it looks on my tot. She loves wearing dresses and this pattern doesn't look like it's going to be too difficult. The pattern is really easy to read and doesn't require any challenging sewing skills. The only part that scares me are the 2 button holes where the knots go - but I'm sure I'll be able to figure this out.
The fabric: A few weeks ago my husband cleaned out his closet and packed up 3 full bags of old clothes to donate. I snagged a few of my favorite prints and patterns so that I can repurpose them into this ... [ Read More ]

Eco-Crafting Tutorial: How to Make a Wreath Using a Queen Size Sheet
Supplies: One wire wreath form (or any wreath form), one queen size sheet, one pair of scissors
Time: 1-2 hrs for a large wreath
You can reuse or upcycle with any fabric. I found the perfect color sheet at the local thrift store to match the color of my little girls room for only $3.00. There weren't any stains on it but even if there were some minor staining you could still use it for this project. Solids or prints, both would work fine. If I had found a chocolate brown and ivory sheet that day I would probably have used all 3 and alternated the colors in the wreath. You can also use fabric scraps from old t-shirts or any fabric remnants that you have. Just be sure you have a LOT of scraps. I used the entire queen size sheet for a large wreath form. Total cost: Less than $5.00
Directions:
-Cut the fabric into equal sized strips. Our strips were approximately 1-1.5" wide and 6-9" long. Be sure to cut ... [ Read More ]

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Hey y'all! I'm Calley and I'm glad you found The Eco Chic blog. I'm a Tampa mom and green living blogger. I love to write about my family, local events and happenings, DIY projects, traveling and so much more! I'm also a cloth diaper educator and social media manager. Pass the coffee please.read more...

Hey y'all! I'm Calley and I'm glad you found The Eco Chic blog. I'm a Tampa mom and green living blogger. I love to write about my family, local events and happenings, DIY projects, traveling and so much more! I'm also a cloth diaper educator and social media manager. Pass the coffee please.